Emerging Therapeutic Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance in the Post-Antibiotic Era

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious global health issue. This review aims to explore alternative therapeutic strategies for combating AMR. The goal is to evaluate emerging treatments that target resistant pathogens through novel mechanisms, bypassing the limitations of traditional antibiotics. Recent researches highlight several promising alternatives, including antibodies, antimicrobial peptides, bacteriocins, bacteriophages, and probiotics (in the clinical trials) and synthetic antimicrobial peptides, anti-virulence strategies, genetically modified phages, antibacterial oligonucleotides, CRISPR-Cas9, and predatory bacteria (in the research stage). These therapies demonstrate potential to overcome AMR by targeting specific bacterial mechanisms, reducing toxicity, and evading resistance. Alternative therapies for AMR present significant promise, offering new avenues for treatment. Despite challenges in optimization and delivery, these therapies could revolutionize the way bacterial infections are treated. Continued research is crucial to address hurdles and ensure these therapies can be safely and effectively implemented in clinical settings, shaping the future of infection management.